Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

IMMUCYST

SANOFI PASTEUR LIMITED

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is IMMUCYST discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that IMMUCYST 81MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 2, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is IMMUCYST not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file3 products
Affected strength81MG
Last updated2018-01-02

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Other Products

BCG VACCINE (FREEZE-DRIED)

SANOFI VACCINES CANADA LTD.

0.1MG · DIN 00075124

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

PACIS

ID BIOMEDICAL CORPORATION OF QUEBEC

120MG · DIN 02130947

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

BCG THERAPEUTIC

CONNAUGHT LABORATORIES LTD.

27MG · DIN 00884308

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

02194376

Strength

81MG

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SUSPENSION

Route

INTRAVESICAL

Active Ingredient

BACILLUS CALMETTE-GUERIN

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Shortage History